Small design decisions by big tech companies can play a role in directing our attention.

Anxiety is the most common mental health issue facing children and adolescents. But research shows that early screening – including in school settings – can identify children who are at risk.

Neurotechnology could mean law firms soon track ‘billable units of attention’ rather than billable hours.

A new study finds that children born before 39 weeks gestation are more likely to experience symptoms associated with ADHD.

ADHD diagnoses are on the rise, a trend that might in part be driven by overdiagnosis. A new study finds that white children are especially likely to be overdiagnosed and overtreated for ADHD.

Traffic stats show that roadway deaths spiked during the pandemic. Can it be that we were not only distracted and frustrated, but also out of practice?

People enter a "dissociative state" when using social media, resarchers report. But there are ways that platforms could help give users more control.

A new questionnaire that allows older drivers to assess their "attentional performance" during driving can predict who is at risk of having an accident.

Up to 20% of US children have an anxiety disorder, and many suffer in silence.